Best Stabilized R-Lipoic Acid 100 mg

Defend Against Free Radicals with Best Stabilized R-Lipoic Acid.

Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is a naturally occurring vitamin-like nutrient that has been intensely investigated as a beneficial agent for a variety of bodily functions involving the nervous, cardiovascular, immune, and detoxification systems.

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ALA exists in two forms, designated as “R-lipoic acid” and “S-lipoic acid.” R-lipoic acid (RLA) is naturally synthesized by humans, animals and plants. S-lipoic acid is formed during chemical synthesis of alpha lipoic acid, which produces a mixture of the two mirror-image compounds containing equal parts of each. This “racemic” mixture is the product used most often in human clinical studies on ALA, although other forms have recently become available and are beginning to be the preferred form of many ALA researchers.

Best Stabilized R-Lipoic Acid contains BioEnhanced™ Na-RALA, the sodium salt of R-Lipoic acid. Pure RLA is a very unstable molecule that has a tendency to polymerize with exposure to heat, light and moisture, turning into a sticky and ineffective product. Unlike pure RLA, BioEnhanced™ Na-RALA is a stabilized form of RLA that will not polymerize at high temperatures, is more bioavailable and has no solvent residues (Carlson et al. 2007).
The RLA in this product is stabilized with Na (sodium). However, one serving of this product contains less than 1% of the Daily Value for sodium, an insignificant contribution to dietary sources.

Suggested adult use: One to two capsules daily, or as directed by a health care professional.

Best Stabilized R-Lipoic Acid contains BioEnhanced® Na-RALA, the sodium salt of R-Lipoic acid (RLA). Unlike pure RLA, BioEnhanced® Na-RALA is a stabilized form of RLA that won’t degrade at high temperatures, is more bioavailable than regular RLA and has no solvent residues.

Lipoic acid (LA) plays an important role in glucose metabolism and energy production. Because it is soluble in both water and fat, LA is known as the “universal antioxidant.” LA occurs in two forms, designated as “R” and “S.” Studies suggest that RLA, the natural form, is more biologically active than the S form.

Suggested Adult Use: Take 1 to 2 capsules daily with or without food, or as directed by a nutritionally informed physician.

Suitable for Vegetarians

CONTAINS NOTHING OTHER THAN LISTED INGREDIENTS

Note: The RLA in this product is stabilized with Na (sodium). However, one serving of this product contains less than 1% of the Daily Value for sodium, an insignificant contribution to dietary sources. Research suggests that sodium may impact blood pressure in some individuals only when it is consumed as sodium chloride (NaCl, table salt) and not in other forms. The sodium in this product is unlikely to affect blood pressure levels.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.